Beliefs I hold as a mother + doula.
Your birth experience matters.
Women should be able to birth how they want and where they feel safe, without judgement. They should feel informed, empowered, joyous, respected and without fear. Having multiple people on your birth team solely dedicated to your birth experience helps you feel confident and empowered about the choices infront of you that impact your experience. I aim to help raise the standards that women have for their births.
YOU are the expert of YOUR body and baby.
Only you know what feels safe, what feels right, and the best decision for you and your baby. Do not underestimate your motherly instincts. While I cannot speak for you, I will speak up for you and the decisions that you make.
Birth, in all its forms, can be empowering and transformative.
The beauty of birth is in its diversity; both in its process, and the people going through the journey. Diversity of thought, opinions and experience mean that an empowering birth looks different for everyone. Some find empowerment in the intensity of birth and safety knowing that physiological birth is perfectly designed. For others; modern medicine and medical providers help eliminate feelings of uncertainty- leading to feeling safe, in control and empowered. Understanding your birth process, along with the different risks vs benefits of different choices will allow you to build confidence in knowing you made the right decision for yourself. Birth does not have to be a scary thing you go through in order to find joy in meeting your child. It is a rite of passage that welcomes every mother and baby.
The fourth trimester is a continuation of your rebirth.
Along with the significant drop in the first three days postpartum, your hormones transition from supporting the growth of life to sustaining life through milk production and repair. Your womb is healing and everything inside of your body is trying to find its place again with the empty space in which your baby lived. Oxytocin is abundant. It is crucial to prioritize proper rest, nourishment, and bodywork during this unique period of repair and healing. Taking care of yourself now can set the stage for long-term benefits and well-being.
Motherhood truly does take a village.
The placenta is intricately designed with two layers of support and protection to safeguard you and your baby. Just as the placenta provides this dual layer of care, it's important for each member of your family to have a strong support system during the fourth trimester. Prioritizing proper nourishment, adequate rest, and healing in the initial weeks after birth truly requires a village. I am eager to potentially be a part of that supportive community for you.
Get to Know Me
I’m a wife and mother of three, living in the wild and beautiful town of Sooke on Vancouver Island. Much of what moves and inspires me is close to home—my children, my community, and the sacred, ordinary moments of motherhood that fill my days.
My journey into birth work began, quite naturally, through the births of my own children. Each of their stories was wildly different, and each one opened my eyes to the power of birth in its own way.
When my daughter was born, I walked away physically healthy, but emotionally wounded. The birth felt like something that happened to me—something I was expected to endure and quickly move on from. I was told to be grateful, and for a long time, I believed that was all I could ask for.
But the birth of my son changed everything. I had built trust in my body, learned to advocate for myself, and entered his birth with a sense of strength I hadn’t known before. I finally felt what birth could be: intense, joyful, and wildly empowering. That experience planted the seed of my calling—I knew I wanted to help other women feel seen, supported, and strong in their own births.
And then came Goldie—my third baby, and my first unmedicated birth. Her birth was pure redemption. It was calm, primal, and holy. I felt fully present, fully powerful, and surrounded by unwavering support. Goldie’s birth reminded me that birth is not just a means to an end, but a transformative rite of passage. It sealed in me a deep reverence for the female body, for undisturbed birth, and for the incredible wisdom written into every contraction, every breath, every moment.
Since her birth, my standards for birth support have only grown higher. I’ve continued to study and surround myself with wise women, learning all I can about physiological birth, the design God has written into our bodies, and how to protect the sacredness of this journey for others.
Today, I’m honoured to walk alongside women as a doula—supporting them as they prepare for their own birth experiences with confidence, clarity, and trust.
Together with a few beloved women, I’ve co-founded The Birthkeepers Collective. We offer wholehearted support to families across the Greater Victoria area, walking with them from pregnancy through postpartum. We’re passionate about informed choice, safe spaces, and helping every woman feel respected and rooted as she brings new life into the world.
If you’re preparing for birth or motherhood and feel drawn to connect, I’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re looking for guidance, encouragement, or someone to hold space, I’m here. It’s the greatest privilege to do this work, and I’d be honoured to walk this path with you.
